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Oral health gap closing between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children

MELBOURNE, Australia: The disparity in oral health between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians is an ongoing issue. Caused in part by limited access ...

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Research predicts growth of oral cancer treatment market

PUNE, India: According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with ...

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Australian private health insurance mergers could negatively impact consumer

CANBERRA, Australia: For Australians, private health insurance is a privilege. Now, further market consolidation in the private health insurance industry, ...

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Hundreds of complaints against Singapore dentists in 2017

SINGAPORE: Despite the high quality of dental work being performed throughout Singapore, there are still occasions when standards are not met. According to ...

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Prize-winning nanoscale science aims to fight dental disease

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: A University of Otago scientist at the forefront of developing applications from tiny science to power a new technology segment has ...

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Australian senate support for medical device reforms welcomed

CANBERRA, Australia: A senate committee report recommending the passage of legislation that changes the way the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ...

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IDEM Singapore: Expert to lecture on additive dentistry

SINGAPORE: From 13 to 15 April, the International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) 2018 Scientific Conference will be held for the tenth time. The event...

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Survey indicates dental product sales increase but price fall in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia: Last week, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) released the results of its quarterly Australian Dental Products Business ...

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Australian Dental Industry Association to publish new report

SYDNEY, Australia: The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is to publish an updated edition of the Australian Dental Industry Intelligence Report....

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Cavitating jets may provide easier removal of oral biofilm

SENDAI, Japan: Just like natural teeth, dental implants require proper care and oral hygiene to prevent disease. In a recent study, Japanese researchers ...

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Nominations for 2018 Australian Dental Industry Awards now open

SYDNEY, Australia: Businesses across the dental industry are being encouraged to enter the 2018 Australian Dental Industry Awards. The event recognises ...

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Dry mouth in older adults may be drug-induced

MELBOURNE, Australia/STOCKHOLM, Sweden: For older adults, salivary gland hypofunction can be a common side-effect of prescribed medications. The condition ...

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Is free dental care an option for all New Zealanders?

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: The beauty of New Zealand’s natural landscapes and the beauty of its population’s oral health are vastly different. According to ...

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Presentations, lectures and workshops all set to feature at IDEM 2018

SINGAPORE: The 2018 International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore will be held from 13 to 15 April. With lectures presented by dentists, ...

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ADIA to launch geospatial market data tools at ADX18 Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia: In some industries, data has become the “oil of the digital era” as it is more valuable than any natural resource. Reliable and ...

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Malaysian Dental Bill 2017 proposes stricter regulation of dentistry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia’s new Dental Bill 2017, which had its first reading in Parliament on 27 November, will see significant changes made to ...

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New research on sugar-laden drinks could influence sugar tax debate

SYDNEY, Australia: Researchers from the University of Sydney have revealed that one in seven adolescents are drinking more than two cups of sugar-sweetened ...

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J. Morita to distribute TRIOS scanner in Japan

TOKYO, Japan: Starting in spring 2018, J. Morita will distribute Danish digital solutions provider 3Shape’s award-winning TRIOS 3 intra-oral scanner as ...

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W&H and Planmeca kick off action plan for the Indian market

BANGALORE, India: Kicking off a series of events to increase their brand awareness in India, cooperation partners Planmeca and W&H have hosted exclusive ...

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Chinese market in focus at 2017 World Dental Forum in Beijing

BEIJING, China: Held for the fourth time in 2017, this year’s edition of the World Dental Forum proved to be a great success for its organiser, dental ...

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Study finds almost all Myanmar mouth cancer patients chew betel quid

TOUNGOO, Myanmar: A study has found that almost all of the mouth cancer patients investigated used smokeless tobacco in the form of betel quid, researchers ...

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JADR annual meeting stands out with diverse and broad scientific programme

TOKYO, Japan: Last weekend, the Japanese Association for Dental Research (JADR), the Japanese division of the International Association for Dental Research ...

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Young dentist's charity making positive changes throughout New Zealand

HAMILTON, New Zealand: Now into its sixth year, the charity Revive a Smile has made giant leaps in its ultimate goal of providing free dental care to those ...

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First issue of Dental Tribune Japan distributed at Tokyo Dental Show

TOKYO, Japan: Almost 20,000 visitors celebrated the latest in dentistry in Tokyo this past weekend. Held at Tokyo Big Sight, the city’s international ...

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Parrotfish tooth research may ring in new era of biomaterial development

SINGAPORE/BERKELEY, Calif., U.S.: The achievements of science are evolving constantly. However, there are many natural wonders that humanity has not been ...

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A preventative approach to infection control

Periodontist and implant specialist Dr Lisa Heitz-Mayfield is very busy indeed. In addition to maintaining a specialist periodontics practice in West Perth ...

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China accelerates registration process for foreign drugs and medical devices

BEIJING, China: The Chinese State Council has announced its facilitation and expediting of the approval process for overseas pharmaceuticals and medical ...

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Crown and go: Kiwi study investigates pioneering method to treat caries

WHANGANUI, New Zealand: Aiming to find a safer, more effective and faster treatment method to reduce the high prevalence of dental caries in children in New...

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Continually growing: IDEM Singapore larger than ever in 2018

SINGAPORE: With a line-up of various events in addition to its exhibition and main scientific conference, the tenth International Dental Exhibition and ...

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Interview: Our knowledge can benefit and strengthen the dental community

BEIJING, China: The 2017 World Dental Forum will be held on 30 and 31 October at the China World Trade Center in Beijing. The organiser, dental prosthesis ...

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